ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Final Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for an elective surgical procedure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take regarding informed consent?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Witness the client's signature. This is crucial in ensuring that the client has voluntarily given their informed consent for the surgical procedure. By witnessing the signature, the nurse confirms that the client has been adequately informed about the procedure, risks, benefits, and alternatives, and has agreed to proceed. This step helps to protect the client's autonomy and rights.
Explanation for other choices:
A: Explaining the procedure to the client if they do not understand is important, but it is not the primary responsibility related to informed consent.
B: Obtaining the client's consent is essential, but simply obtaining consent without witnessing the signature does not fulfill the requirement of informed consent.
D: Explaining the risks and benefits of the procedure is crucial, but witnessing the signature is the final step to confirm the client's agreement.
E, F, G: No information provided.
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